Back in 2007, we said:

...just north of San Francisco , we noted that its sheer mass seems to be the only limit to driving enjoyment. At nearly 4300 pounds, the Edge is heavier than Ford’s larger Freestyle crossover (which has three rows of seating and more cargo space) and only about 150 pounds shy of a base Explorer, Ford’s traditional truck-based SUV. Handling isn’t completely soft, but it’s clearly tuned more for a good comfort/handling compromise, closer to the Honda Pilot than to the Mazda CX-7. While the Edge handles far better than an Explorer... Read More